Debates ways of improving existing prevention programs. Students discuss how such things as commitment of funding, supply and demand, and social attitudes affect the success of prevention programs. Distinctions are drawn between drug education and drug prevention, between primary, secondary, and tertiary levels...

Debates ways of improving existing prevention programs. Students discuss how such things as commitment of funding, supply and demand, and social attitudes affect the success of prevention programs. Distinctions are drawn between drug education and drug prevention, between primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention, and between differing target audiences. Students also learn how community values and societal attitudes affect program...Debates ways of improving existing prevention programs. Students discuss how such things as commitment of funding, supply and demand, and social attitudes affect the success of prevention programs. Distinctions are drawn between drug education and drug prevention, between primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention, and between differing target audiences. Students also learn how community values and societal attitudes affect program effectiveness.
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Focuses on the social and governmental issues. Discussion examines the social context of drug use and the role that government plays in regulating it. Topics in this lesson cover the evolution of social concerns about drug use, the resulting conflicts caused by these concerns, and the questions and issues that n...

Focuses on the social and governmental issues. Discussion examines the social context of drug use and the role that government plays in regulating it. Topics in this lesson cover the evolution of social concerns about drug use, the resulting conflicts caused by these concerns, and the questions and issues that need to be addressed in our ever-evolving drug policies. College

Introduces the pharmacology and uses of hallucinogens. The lesson discusses the use of hallucinogens in traditional tribal rituals and modern recreational practices. Students learn about hallucinogens found in nature and how they differ from developed synthetic versions. Discussion reveals the wide array of phar...

Introduces the pharmacology and uses of hallucinogens. The lesson discusses the use of hallucinogens in traditional tribal rituals and modern recreational practices. Students learn about hallucinogens found in nature and how they differ from developed synthetic versions. Discussion reveals the wide array of pharmacological effects generated by these drugs and examines how this complicates their drug classification in the United States. Discuss...Introduces the pharmacology and uses of hallucinogens. The lesson discusses the use of hallucinogens in traditional tribal rituals and modern recreational practices. Students learn about hallucinogens found in nature and how they differ from developed synthetic versions. Discussion reveals the wide array of pharmacological effects generated by these drugs and examines how this complicates their drug classification in the United States. Discussion of the drug LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) exemplifies aspects of hallucinogen use and abuse, highlighting the medical and public issues raised by this class of drugs in society. College
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Expands on the discussion of hallucinogens introduced in Class 16. This lesson reviews the origins and effects of several drugs, including plant-based hallucinogens (such as “magic mushrooms” and peyote), Indole hallucinogens, Catechol hallucinogens, amphetamines, designer drugs, and Anticholinergic hallucino...

Expands on the discussion of hallucinogens introduced in Class 16. This lesson reviews the origins and effects of several drugs, including plant-based hallucinogens (such as “magic mushrooms” and peyote), Indole hallucinogens, Catechol hallucinogens, amphetamines, designer drugs, and Anticholinergic hallucinogens. Students get an in-depth look at the differing pharmacology and effects associated with these drugs. College

In this country, the elderly population fits right in with other oppressed groups we have studied. Even though we all hope to join this group, we tend to subject its members to attitudes that may reflect damaging biases and stereotypes. Addictions counselors need accurate information about this population because...

In this country, the elderly population fits right in with other oppressed groups we have studied. Even though we all hope to join this group, we tend to subject its members to attitudes that may reflect damaging biases and stereotypes. Addictions counselors need accurate information about this population because we can expect to see more and more seniors in treatment. The guest lecturers for this class have special expertise in this area. Both C...In this country, the elderly population fits right in with other oppressed groups we have studied. Even though we all hope to join this group, we tend to subject its members to attitudes that may reflect damaging biases and stereotypes. Addictions counselors need accurate information about this population because we can expect to see more and more seniors in treatment. The guest lecturers for this class have special expertise in this area. Both Clayton Rivers and Jacque Rhodes have combined clinical experience with solid research. They address the topic in two parts. First, Dr. Rivers provides a review of what is known about alcohol and the elderly up to this point. Then Jacque Rhodes shares the results of her newly-completed study.
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An overview of adolescent pharmacology and the associated medical issues. It discusses the route of administration for various drugs and their overdose potential. The drugs discussed are alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, inhalants and solvents. Guest Expert: Paul Board, MD, Medical Director, Hazelden, Chicago

An overview of adolescent pharmacology and the associated medical issues. It discusses the route of administration for various drugs and their overdose potential. The drugs discussed are alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, inhalants and solvents. Guest Expert: Paul Board, MD, Medical Director, Hazelden, Chicago

Rave parties, club drugs, and ecstasy are now firmly part of the adolescent culture. Club drugs and raves will be discussed as well as specific side effects associated with the use and abuse of club drugs. However, the class begins with summation of the points made in the previous two classes on teen sexuality. Gu...

Rave parties, club drugs, and ecstasy are now firmly part of the adolescent culture. Club drugs and raves will be discussed as well as specific side effects associated with the use and abuse of club drugs. However, the class begins with summation of the points made in the previous two classes on teen sexuality. Guest Expert: Tom Delgatto, Outreach Representative, Hazelden, Chicago

Focuses on drug addiction in American homes, schools and workplaces, and the hard choices the American government and its citizens must make in its formidable internal conflict since the days of slavery.

Focuses on drug addiction in American homes, schools and workplaces, and the hard choices the American government and its citizens must make in its formidable internal conflict since the days of slavery.